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1 . . „ • • . . . • y 3 *• *m wm^^Ww.. f I" • ." ' ' . .-•Mi L'3St" £' ^WWWWIIiiilf?' I. , PHILANNE SCULLY DEBORAH POTERACKI JULIE KUETMEYER THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIM-O LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" VOLUME 106 NUMBER FRIDAY, AUGUST 1981 1 SECTION 20 mate resulting from the Fox [•Basin study, which is nearing ition, may result in modifications and improvements in the McHenry dam and others on the Fox river, according to an Army Corps of Engineers spokesman. * Representing the Corps, Michael , . , e perused the McHenry County debook that accompanied last s Plaindealer, it occurred to us must be more than a few who are observing this week justifiable pride. n the oldest county resident could not remember its start, but there are many who played a big part in reviving the fair and in improving its quality through the years. After all, it's been a tradition for over 90 years. Even though its start was in 1852, this will be the ninety-third fair for McHenry county. It all began when interested producers got together and formed an agricultural society. The purchase of 10 acres was the impetus to grow - and £TOW it did. Within 16 years, 12 acres more were added and the first [agricultural exhibition was held. €0tnparisons of these early events jjgf'today's fairs, like many other are impossible, but it is in­ tonating to conjure up in our mind the sigm of horses and wagons, with their drivers, converging on Woodstock more than a hundred years ago. Very likely this was largely a man s' activity, dealing in the evaluation of livestock and produce. Added later were horse and mule team pulling contests, and sheep shearing competitions. The little lady came into her own when pie bake-offs e an innovation. progressed nicely until 1924. the Depression, folks couldn't d to support an exhibition and est was at a low ebb. The fair Was ntinued. ' > ' it good things have a way of making eback and the McHenry County d just that. Renewed interest was at the end of World War 11, and he least responsible was the growth 4-H program locally. VIVXbe more recent history is better kjwwn. It's a history of showmanship, leadership, and a spirit of rural and city accomplishment to be shared. That's what the 1961 McHenry County Gregory told members of the Fox River-Chain-O-Lakes commission, which met in Algonquin last Friday, that the "Stage II" report had been finished and public workshops were in the planning. The workshops, Gregory explained, were designed to inform the public of the study and gain input to be used when a final recommendation is made to the U.S. Congress in October of 1963. The project manager pointed out the four basic alternatives presented in the study, but noted that the recom­ mendation to Congress may include any combination of the four plans. One alternative, he said, was to modify the flood warning and operating procedures at the McHenry dam. Gregory commented that flood gauges had been installed at the Johnsburg chute and other places north of the McHenry dam as part of the improved flood warning system. Other alternatives include modifying a number of the Fox river dams, possibly adding gates and flood control structures. A third suggestion is the construction of levees or berms along the flood prone areas of the river. The last alternative is the construction of flood protection measures around existing structures. The chairman of the Fox river-Chain- O-Lakes commission, Sen. Jack Schaffer, asked if there was any set timetable for construction. Gregory replied that he had no idea when construction might be started. Gregory noted that the Fox river study was started in 1974 and shelved in 1978, where it stayed until 1961. Sen. Schaffer proffered two other suggestions noting that some power company may be interested in building a hydroelectric plant on the Fox, or, that additional locks, with flood control capabilities, could be built at the various dams. The senator also reported that public hearings are slated for the next couple of months regarding the proposed creation of a new agency to work for the improvement of the Fox river and Chain-OLakes area. Sen. Schaffer commented that the agency, as it was proposed, would be supported by the sale of boat tags, [Schdo/ Filing Date To Open fair is all about, and it's there for every person of every age Jo enjoy. KAF School hoard elections this year, the first scheduled under Illinois' new Election Consolidation act, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3. In High School District 156, the terms of four members expire. David Benrud and Judith Zid are completing regular terms, while Bob Anderson and Mike Low are filling unexpired terms. The terms of Benrud and Ms. Zid will be four years, and for the Anderson and Low posts, two years. In Elementary District 15, McHenry, Frances Larsen and Gary Lockwood are completing regular terms. In the future these will run four years instead of the three years prior to the con­ solidation of election law. The first day for filing petitions in District 15 is Aug. 17, and the last day is Aug. 24. The district office will remain open until 5 p.m. on the last day of filing. Otherwise, the District 15 office at 3926 W. Main street will be opart from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Filings must be made with William Landis, assistant superintendent., There will be two seats contested at this November's school board election in Johnsburg School District No. 12. The terms of Gerald Sobiesk and Thomas Cahill expire. Nominating petitions for the Nov. 3 elections may only be filed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m, Monday, Aug. 17, through Friday, Aug. 21, and between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Aug. 24, which is the last day for filing at the administrative office, 2117 W. Church street, Johnsburg. Necessary forms for filing are also available at the administrative office. In Harrison Elementary district, Wonder Lake, the terms of Patricia Sullivan, Mary Lou Warren and Jack VanKanegan will come to an end this fall. Under the new law, all Illinois elections are combined into five dates during each two-year period. School board elections are scheduled for the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in odd-numbered years, along with elections of other non­ partisan offices. There will be no school board elections in even-numbered years. To accommodate elections held oniy in alternating years, state law also has changed the term of office for school board members from three years to four. Board members elected in April, 1979, or April, 1980, will serve until the November, 1983, election. The Election Consolidation act makes a number of other changes affecting school elections. Some of the more significant provisions: The law provides, for the first time, a procedure for objecting to candidates' nominating petitions. In most districts, objections will be heard by anfelectoral board consisting of the board president, board secretary, and board member with the longest term of continuous service. Consolidated elections will be con­ ducted by the county clerk, who will assume many of the duties formerly carried out by officials of the school (Continued on Page 18) Hospital Decision Aug. 6 In a second change of date, the Plaindealer learned Wednesday afternoon that the Illinois Health Facilities Planning board would hold discussion and act on McHenry's hospital's Certificate at Need Thursday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m. The original date was Aug. 6, but last week it was announced tnis had been changed to Friday, Aug. 7. Nancy Caldwell of the Division of Family Services and Health Planning, Springfield, phoned the Plaindealer Wednesday to advise of the most recent change. The hearing will be held at the Radisson hotel, 505 N. Michigan, Chicago. At the time of the telephone call, the Public Relations department of the hospital had received only rumors of the change. Tne Thursday decision will be the factor that decides whether or not McHenry will build a new hospital at the corner of Rt. 31 and Bull Valley road. City Council Acts On Subdivision Requests Miss Woodstock Reigns \ The happy smile on the face of Julie Kuetmeyer is evidence enough that she has just been selected as the new Miss McHenry County. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Kuetmeyer of Woodstock, the 19-year-old beauty Is a sophomore at McHenry County college. She was also chosen Miss Congeniality. First runnerup was Miss Hebron, Fonda Zimmer; second. Miss Lake in the Hius, Kara Teske; third, Miss Algonquin, Jeanne Konitier; and fourth. Miss Harvard, Kimberly Koch. Pictured above are the McHenry area's two lovely contestants, Miss McHenry, Deborah Poteracki; and Miss Wonder Lake, Philanne Scully Judging was held on opening night of the fair Wednesday, Aug. 5. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD which .Woiild be similar to automobile stickers issued by municipalities. Schaffer estimated the receipts from these sales at between $200,000 and $300,000, "which is barely enough to maintain a small dredging project " "We are asking for (the cost of) a tank of gas to maintain the river," Sen. Schaffer said. "The bigger the boat, the bigger the tank. He pointed out that 75 percent of the funds would have to be used for "hands- on" projects. "The tag would allow our friends from Chicago to help pay for the upkeep of the river and chain," Schaffer said. He also said that reaction from Chicago-area boaters using the Chain- O-Lakes and Fox river had been "fairly positive." "I view this commission as being in its final phase," Schaffer said. "If the agency is not approved, then we've failed. We are not going for a further extension." Schaffer said the bill creating the new agency passed one house of the state legislature by a vote of 54 to 0. Poor market conditions in the housing industry prompted Attorney James Green to appear at Monday night's regular City Council meeting to ask for extensions relating to two subdivisions in McHenry. The City Council approved two requests regarding the Woodcreek subdivision. The first granted a one-year ex­ tension for the required final overlayment on the roads in the sub­ division. The second approved a payment plan of 10 percent quarterly of the $32,400 due as a part of the developer donations, as set out in the annexation agreement. Green, representing the owner of the Martin Wockls subdivision, also asked, and received, a one-year road surface extension, noting that there was little use of the roads at this time. The City Council approved a similar 10 percent quarterly payment plan for the per lot developer donations in Martin Woods. A request for a payment plan for the remaining $20,000 park donation, as agreed upon in the annexation, was denied by the Council. A part of the annexation agreement stipulated that the developers of the Martin Woods subdivision would pay $80,000 for parks in McHenry, and three-fourths of it has been paid. City Clerk Barb Gilpin reported to the Council that the letter of credit for the Pheasant Valley subdivision had ex­ pired and the city filed notices on the property involved. The notice tells a prospective buyer that there remains some work to be done in the subdivision before any further building permits will be issued. Haljmar Sundin, president of Baxter and Woodman, the engineering firm retained by the city, told the council that the water sample from Well 7, that had been sent to the state laboratory for testing, had come back with a higher iron concentration than was expected. The state limit for iron in water is one part per million (ppm) and the sample showed an iron content of 1.6 ppm. Sundin noted that this was typical of the iron content of |he water in the McHenry area. The net effect of the higher iron level is that the city will be required to install an iron removal system at a cost of about $250,000 to $300,000. The first sample taken from the well site showed a very low iron content, meaning the city could bypass the expensive iron removal system. Sundin commented, however, that a field test was not highly accurate and he noted that the test was made from a test well. The problem, Sundin said, stemmed from the first, less accurate test and from the atypical tendency of wells in the McHenry area to increase in iron content as they are pumped. Usually, the iron level drops. The Council decided not to apply to the state for a variance and a decision is yet to be made regarding the well. In other business, the McHenry City Council approved the use of the Riverside drive park as the site for the start of the annual Jaycees Canoe race on Sept. 20. The Council voted to include St Paul's avenue in the 1981 road program. Mayor Joseph Stanek reported that from Green street to the church would be paved by the city and the rest would by paved by the town­ ship. Aug. 14 was okayed as the date for a park country and western concert, put on by the band that was unable to at­ tend during Fiesta week. The City Council also authorized the purchase of up to 20 concrete light standards at a cost of $100 each. Mayor Stanek said the poles were identical to the ones presently standing in the city. The mayor was authorized to sign an agreement with the American Red spelled out the duties of the local government in relation to those of the Red Cross during a disaster situation. '4 : \«V 1 ^8 Break Ground For Jewel-Osco February of 1982 is the target date for the opening of the new Jewel-Osco store at its location on Rt. 120 at the in­ tersection with Industrial drive. That was the word from Charles Margosian, representing the group of investors that owns the land trust (which has ownership of the shopping center) as he spoke to a Plaindealer reporter at the ground breaking Tuesday morning. "March would be the latest opening date", Margosian added. Jewel-Osco will occupy 52,717 square feet of the planned floor area, leaving about 16,000 square feet for local merchant use. There is also an outlot available and it was originally envisioned that some Representing Jewel-Osco. Bob Brown, McHenry Mayor Joseph Stanek and President of the Elmhurst National bank, Frank Rathje, stand atop the caterpillar at the Industrial road-Route 120 site of the new shopping center. Brown said Jewel-Osco hopes to be relocated by March of next year. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD type of restaurant would be located near the corner. According to Robert Brown, a Jewel- Osco spokesman, a single building will house both the Jewel and Osco businesses, in contrast to the existing structure in which the stores are separate. Overall, the floor space will be about double what exists now and Osco will be twice the size of the present building The store will employ about 150 in the food section and 200 total part-time and full-time employees. The project was financed through a $5 million Industrial Revenue bond, using the name of the City of McHenry, which provides the developer with low in­ terest, tax tree money. 23 87! •wB • -Township Evaluation Increases El atH 1981 Figures Page 19 FREE TV Guide In Today's Edition Aid Veteran Memorial "Hero" T-Shi r ts Page 20 W* .iv , I